Synergy
Efficiency
I would say that the Dynabird IEMs pair best with low-powered gear that is equipped with a good DAC and an amplifier section that is clean and free from hissing.
But that’s not an important aspect to seek in powering up the Dynabird IEMs since they’re not prone to producing any hiss.
They like modern-day gear, which, on average, has better power delivery circuitry and cleaner power delivery circuitry. Some use battery power, which improves clean power delivery.
Pairings
I found the ORIVETI bleqk Dynabird IEMs pairs well with the hip-dac 3 from iFi audio. But more so, they pair well with some of the dongle DACs out there, like the ONIX Alpha XI1. It’s not a very powerful dongle, but it produced a nice portable setup with a clean output.
Some others, like the SMSL D10, pair up well, but since it’s a bright-sounding dongle, that characteristic can help the early high-frequency roll-off or take them over the edge.
Pairing the Dynabird with Shanling gear like the H2 brought forth a relaxed general character and produced the smoothest sonic signature.
However, and more important, is that overpowering the Dynabird seems to be one of the culprits of some high-frequency funkiness, and the rule of thumb here seems to be that they like gear that’s on the same tier level.
It seems that the trick here is to remain below the 500mW power rating while feeding the Dynabird. Just use quality components with a good source, and you will get good results. It makes sense to make a budget IEM and tune it to work best with budget gear. This is what you have here.
Select Comparisons
ORIVETI OD100
Technical
Let’s start this comparison with another one of ORIVETI’s budget IEMs, and this one is the most similar in design and driver implementation to the bleqk Dynabird off their entire lineup.
Both sport a single 9.2mm dynamic driver. But instead of a Beryllium coating, the OD100 driver wears a diamond-like coating that is also implemented to add rigidity to the driver.
Both drivers hit 16Ω and share the same sensitivity rating, leading me to believe that both drivers use similar high-density voice coils.
A look at the output nozzle of the OD100 shows some tuning implementations, but the Dynabird seems to have taken this nozzle tuning approach to another level. They both use driver ventilation to tune the driver and to relieve eardrum back pressure.
Design
Both these IEMs share similar body styles, but the OD100 takes on the traditional Aluminum sheen over the darker, Titanium-looking Dynabird’s outer shell. Which one do I prefer? Both models are rock solid, but visual cues are improved on the Dynabird.
Visual cues like the colored-in letters of the Dynabird and ORIVETI branding around the edge of the back plate tell me that the ORIVETI design team went to town on the Dynabird.
One small detail that was noted was that the OH100 comes with foam tips but not the Dynabird or the Lowmaster.
The cable assemblies are of similar quality, but they’re opposite of each other in color. The OH100 comes with a Silver cable, which has strands of Silver-coated copper wire. I believe that behind that black bleqk cable insulation, the wires are the same.
Performance
The OH100 is the smoother of these two, and the perpetrator seems to be the high-frequency response of the OH100.
The high frequencies roll off earlier compared to the Dynabird by about 2 kHz. The speed of the Dynabird’s Beryllium-coated driver is superior, and it translates into a faster transient response.
The OH100 bass response is focused on the mid-bass region, whereas the Dynabird has more bass production in the lowest regions. I also feel that the Dynabird produces a heavier-hitting bass wallop.
The midrange has a better presence on the Dynabird, and another area where the Dynabird outperforms the OD100 is the size of the soundstage. I have to say that the OD100’s nemesis seems to be the Dynabird.
ORIVETI bleqk Lowmaster
Technical
Although the Lowmaster is the Dynabird’s direct sibling, I would certainly ask for DNA proof in this case because these two do not look alike and are an ocean apart in design and appearance.
The Lowmaster is a hybrid IEM model that sports a tri-driver setup that consists of a 10mm dynamic driver and two balanced armature drivers with a tri-ay crossover that litigates the bass, midrange, and treble bands.
Design
The Lowmaster uses a universal fit form and is constructed of resin, which is then highly polished, a far veer away from the Dynabird’s all-metal shell design.
They both use 0.78mm connectivity and come with the same cable assembly. Heck, they even come with the same carrying case and the same ear tip set.
Speaking of ear tip sets, one aspect I dislike outright about the Lowmaster is their fit and sensitivity to ear top selection. It might be just me, but I have to wear them at a certain angle to get the bass output to come forth.
The Dynabird is not sensitive at all and is easy to pop into the ear. They sounded optimal with most of the tips I used from within the box and most from my collection.
Performance
I have an internal conflict because the name Lowmaster is indicative of a bass head-oriented IEM, and I found the opposite in that the bass response of the Lowmaster is potentially less competitive compared to the bass production of the Dynabird.
The Dynabird seems to produce tighter bass, and its transient response seems better in that frequency range. They also produce better midrange and also excel in detail production.
Overall, the Lowmasters are warmer sounding with a cleaner top-end. They also produce a wider soundstage, perhaps with a small increase in placement precision.
An interesting note was that although the Lowmaster has three drivers. However, the single, smaller dynamic driver inside the Dynabird seems less efficient. It pairs well with low-power gear, but then again, so does the Lowmaster.
My Verdict
Considering that the bleqk Dynabird is one of the lowest priced ORIVETI IEMs to date, it still doesn’t rank as the least capable IEM they make, in my opinion. They also seem to punch above their price tier.
When I weigh in all the pros and cons of the Dynabird, it takes a spot in front of the Lowmaster because of its simplicity, universal fit, and lower cost. Sonically, it beats the Lowmaster in two categories, and all those things combine to put the Dynabird up front.
The ORIVETI bleqk Dynabird is a nice-sounding IEM that delivers good dynamics, a decent transient response, and detailed production with a balanced presentation. It is a fine start if you want to step into this hobby without breaking the bank.
ORIVETI bleqk Lowmaster Specifications
- Drivers: Exclusive Beryllium-coated 9.2mm Dynamic driver
- Impedance: 16Ω
- Frequency response: 10 to 20,000Hz
- Sensitivity: 105+ -3dB/ mW, 1000Hz
- Distortion: 0.08%
- Connector: 0.78mm 2-pin
- Plug: Gold-plated 3.5mm stereo TRS plug
